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Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been found guilty on three federal gun charges - the first time a sitting president's son has been criminally convicted. The charges stem from his lying about his drug use on a federal form when purchasing a handgun in 2018. He kept it for only eleven days, but then it was discarded by his then-girlfriend in a rubbish bin outside a shop - triggering the investigation leading to his conviction. Although he pleaded not guilty, claiming he was in recovery from addiction at the time, a Delaware jury convicted him after three hours of deliberation. After the verdict, Hunter embraced his legal team and family, expressing disappointment but gratitude for their support. The judge has not yet set a sentencing date; he could face a prison sentence, but probably not the maximum of 25 years.

President Biden's son, Hunter, has been criminally charged with three counts of lying when buying a firearm, after a proposed plea deal collapsed. This is the first time the child of a sitting president has been criminally prosecuted. All three counts relate to Mr Biden allegedly lying on forms while buying a firearm when he was a drug user. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison, the justice department said in a statement. The younger Mr Biden's legal woes have become a political lightning rod as his father seeks re-election. Earlier this week, Republicans in the House of Representatives announced an impeachment inquiry into President Biden: among the accusations being levelled against him are that he lied about his involvement in his son's business dealings while serving as vice-president. Two Internal Revenue Service investigators have also claimed that the justice department stymied their investigation into Hunter Biden's tax return.